Polytech brewing plans 'unique in NZ'
Polytech brewing plans 'unique in NZ'
Plans for New Zealand's first tertiary boutique brewing classes are bubbling away in Cromwell.
Jono Edwards
At 100, Hetty’s going strong
At 100, Hetty’s going strong
Eating well was part of the recipe which helped Teviot Valley woman Hetty Gunn reach her 100-year milestone.
$1m winner remaining incognito
$1m winner remaining incognito
The lucky $1 million Lotto winner is a Cromwell local, but their identity remains a mystery to most residents.
Support sought for firefighters
Support sought for firefighters
The Otago Rural Fire Authority is calling for messages of support and items that will "bring a smile to the faces'' of firefighters battling blazes in Fort McMurray, Canada.
Doubling of roll polytechnic goal
Doubling of roll polytechnic goal
The amalgamated Otago Polytechnic campus in Cromwell will have a doubled student capacity and look to attract more international students.
Ashes nearly ignite house
Ashes nearly ignite house
A smoke alarm and a quick-acting neighbour were the saviours in an Alexandra fire which was "minutes away from being a very different story''.
District-heating considered to assist with cleaner air
District-heating considered to assist with cleaner air
Central Otago's air pollution woes could be alleviated by creating New Zealand's first district heating schemes.
Cromwell Christians well catered for
Cromwell Christians well catered for
In a time of decreasing faith in New Zealand, Cromwell's Christians are well catered for. Central Otago reporter Jono Edwards looks at the face of Christianity in the town.
Council not opposed to two liquor licences
Council not opposed to two liquor licences
No objections have been raised in a council report to liquor licences for a new Cromwell liquor store and the Omakau trots.
Photos needed for restoration effort
Photos needed for restoration effort
In order to restore a historic Bannockburn building, a better glimpse is needed into its past.
Supergroup for 60th festival
Supergroup for 60th festival
Who says history never repeats. Alexandra's Blossom Festival has recruited New Zealand music stars and former festival queens for its anniversary celebrations.
Closer watch over littered leisure spot
Closer watch over littered leisure spot
A makeshift motorbike track, stripped vehicles, burnt tyres and animal carcases are littering a popular Alexandra leisure spot.
Game aim is to start a conversation
Game aim is to start a conversation
When you are young, it can feel like the deck is stacked against you, but a card game created by Alexandra pupils could help create discussions about the source of those feelings.
Interest in reopening store
Interest in reopening store
Millers Flat's recently closed store has attracted expressions of interest from individuals wanting to take it over.
Challenges in growing fruit industry
Challenges in growing fruit industry
Summerfruit New Zealand's new chairman says the industry will push for huge growth, but there will be challenges along the way.
Overseas driver education delayed
Overseas driver education delayed
A proposed driving programme aimed at teaching tourist drivers New Zealand road rules will start later than originally hoped so the organisers can "do it right''.
Palette drawn from two lands
Palette drawn from two lands
Australasian artist Euan Macleod will give a floor talk at his exhibition "Painter'', which ends on July 27, at Central Stories Museum and Gallery in Alexandra today at 10.30am with writer and art critic Gregory O'Brien. Mr Macleod was born in Christchurch and moved to Sydney in 1981. He talks to Jono Edwards about his work.
Some mine fears allayed
Some mine fears allayed
As the hearing for a proposed alluvial gold mine near Roxburgh ends, fears of some submitters of dust contaminating their fruit have lessened.
New JP appointed
New JP appointed
Pamela Hughes, of Alexandra, has been appointed a justice of the peace by Judge Michael Turner.
Two Dunstan teams contest tie-breaker
Two Dunstan teams contest tie-breaker
While Dunstan High School pupils were modest about their spelling contest win, no-one would describe them as being surreptitious.